The Mongol Empire

The Mongol Empire Chapter 12 Section 3

Setting the Stage 1. In theory the Great Khan would rule the entire Mongol Empire, but what happened after Kublai Khan took the title?  The empire is divided into four areas

2. What areas did Kublai Khan control?  Mongolia, Tibet, Korea and North China

Kublai Khan Becomes Emperor 3. What happened in 1279?  The Mongols conquered China

Beginning a New Dynasty 4. What dynasty did Kublai Khan form?  Yuan dynasty

5. What important things happened during this dynasty’s rule?  Kublai Khan united China  The door opened for more trade with foreign nations

6. How was Kublai different from his ancestors?  He made a settled life rather than the nomadic life  Abandoned Mongol land and went into China  Moved the capital to modern Beijing

7. Where was the new capital located and why was this important?  In what is now modern day Beijing  It shows that he’s serious as a leader  The capital is now in between China and Mongol territory and he brings it together

Failure to Conquer Japan 8. Describe the attempts by Kublai to conquer Japan. Was he successful?  No he’s not successful  Second time weather wasn’t in his favor  He built a giant fleet of ships

9. What was the Kamikaze?  “divine wind” that saved the Japanese  it’s the weather pattern that saved Japan from the Mongols Mongol Rule in China 10. What was the issue Kublai had with governing China?  The Mongol’s nomadic uncivilized lifestyle that won’t work in a civilized empire  Too much land to be a nomadic ruler

The Mongols and the Chinese 11. Describe the relationship between the Mongols and the Chinese  The were very different and kept their identities and culture separate  Not a lot of blending or interaction

12. What positive contributions did Kublai make to China?  Rebuilt the Grand Canal  Expanded highways and roadways  Welcomed traders

Foreign Trade 13. Explain why/how trade increased under Kublai Khan’s rule  They protected traders  It was the time of Mongol peace

14. What were some of the products being traded? Who were they trading with?  Gunpowder, paper money, playing cards, silk and porcelain  Europe, Muslims in India, Asia

Marco Polo at the Mongol Court 15. Who was Marco Polo?  Italian explorer from Venice and trader who went into Asia

16. Describe Marco Polo’s relationship with Kublai Khan  They worked together  He did government missions for him  He became part of the Mongol culture

17. What happened to Marco Polo?  He was captured and sent to prison  While in prison he talks about his experiences and what he saw in the Mongol empire The End of Mongol Rule 18. Describe the decline of Mongol Rule  Military and rulers become weak  Rebellions occur  Spending too much money  People were over taxed

Yuan Dynasty Overthrown 19. When did Kublai Khan die? What happened after his death?  1294  Family fought and the dynasty ends

20. What happened in 1368?  It’s the end of the Mongol rule  Lose control of China  Chinese rebel under Mongol rule